COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Arapahoe Community College

• Academic Pathways. Degrees are organized into 7 general paths.

• Apply to ACC. Simple application (find your S Number in Infinite Campus)/

• Research Scholars Program. Apply to take Honors courses and design your own research experience.

• Apprenticeships. Get on-the-job training and get paid to explore your desired career field.

• TRIO. Student support program that provides coaching and financial assistance for students who identify as low income, have a disability, or whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) did not obtain a bachelor’s degree.

Red Rocks Community College

Red Rocks Community College has campuses in Lakewood and Arvada. Courses are delivered in formats from traditional classroom, online, self-paced, and weekend classes. RRC offers numerous degrees and certificates in today's most in-demand career fields including Health Careers, Computer Technology, Fire Science, Law Enforcement, and many more. 

Career Advance Colorado

This is not a community college itself, but a program that's available at Colorado's community colleges. A FREE Program! As of August 2023, students who enroll in one of the following training programs will have their tuition, fees, course materials, and other costs covered while funding is available. There are some caveats,  so be sure to read the fine print:

Construction

Education

Early Childhood Education

Firefighting

Forestry

Law Enforcement (must be 21 on completion date)

Nursing (doesn't cover pre-req's)

To enroll, you must apply for federal and/or state financial aid. Contact your intended community or technical college to learn about program options, financial aid processes, and application steps.